Team Manager-Maintenance-Final

About the role

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safety-first culture and ensure the rigorous implementation of workplace policies.
• Lead and coach skilled trades personnel in all aspects of asset management, including availability (MTTR, MTBF), cycle time, and preventative/predictive maintenance technologies.
• Manage Safety standards, measurables, policies and procedures that are maintained for entire area of responsibility in conjunction with Ford/UAW and plant standards.
• Manage departmental budget spending for labor/overhead, industrial materials and utilities and oversee administrative actions.
• Cook up and supervise Skilled Trades teams across both production and maintenance shifts.
• Leverage machine monitoring tools to identify system constraints and systematically eliminate production interruptions.
• Oversee controls and automation projects. Manage facility maintenance, upgrades, repairs, demolition and new construction as well as installation of new equipment.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with hourly team members, union representatives, and management.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, from business partners to customers.
• Administer the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) consistently and fairly.
• Evaluate team performance and champion a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience OR 8+ years of directly relevant industry experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends as required.
• Fundamental knowledge of PLC logic, controls, and fluid circulation systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related).
• In-depth knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and constraint management principles.
• Direct experience in an automotive manufacturing environment, specifically with presses.
• Proven experience managing a unionized workforce.

Skills

• Resilience.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ambition.
• Principled and high-integrity.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Established and active employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

Pay

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $112,680-212,760.

Schedule

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.